Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
Abstinence
Describe Protect against STDs? Advantages Disadvantages Effectiveness
A
Not having sex Protects against STDs Adv - Natural and free from chemicals Disadv - Requires will power 100% effective
2
Q
Monthly oral contraceptive
Pill / Injection
Hormonal
Describe Protect against STDs? Advantages Disadvantages Effectiveness
A
Contains chemicals which stop ovaries producing ova Does NOT protect against STDs Adv - Only needs injection every 3 months Must be prescribed Disadv - Women must takes pills daily Women may gain weight Can cause health problems 99% effective
3
Q
Intrauterine Contraceptive
(Hormonal)
Describe Protect against STDs? Advantages Disadvantages Effectiveness
A
Small metal or plastic loop put in uterus to prevent egg from implanting in uterus Does NOT protect against STDs Adv - Must be inserted by doctor or nurse Can stay in place for 3 - 8 years Disadv - Not effective against STDs Can puncture uterus Can cause cramps and increased bleeding 95-99% effectiveness
4
Q
Spermicide
Non-hormonal
A
A chemical that stops sperm reaching the egg
Inserted into vagina
5
Q
Diaphragm
(Non-hormonal)
Describe Protect against STDs? Advantages Disadvantages Effectiveness
A
Dome-shaped rubber cup inserted into vagina Does NOT protect against STDs Adv - Can be re-used Can last 1-2 years Disadv - Not effective against STDs Difficult to insert Allergic reactions 82% effectiveness
6
Q
Female Condom (Non-hormonal)
Describe Protect against STDs? Advantages Disadvantages Effectiveness
A
Thin latex sheath that lines vagina Protects against STDs Adv - Protects man or woman becoming HIV positive Disadv - Difficult to insert Can't be used with male condom 84% effectiveness
7
Q
Male condom (Non-hormonal)
Describe Protect against STDs? Advantages Disadvantages Effectiveness
A
Thin latex sheath that lines vagina Protects against STDs Adv - Cheap or Free Easy to get Prevents HIV transmission Disadv - May break 84% effectiveness
8
Q
Female Sterilisation (Tubal ligation) (Non-hormonal)
Describe Protect against STDs? Advantages Disadvantages Effectiveness
A
Surgical operation on female to cut or tie the fallopian tubes Does NOT protect against STDs Adv - Permanent Disadv - Not effective against STDs Permanent Surgery can have complications 99% effectiveness
9
Q
Male Sterilisation (Vasectomy) (Non-hormonal)
Describe Protect against STDs? Advantages Disadvantages Effectiveness
A
Surgical operation on the male to cut or tie the sperm ducts Does NOT protect against STDs Adv - Permanent Disadv - Not effective against STDs Permanent Surgery can have complications 99% effectiveness
